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Lyrics & meaning

Samaadhaaname Thevai

From Marutha Nattu Veeran · 1961

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
S. V. Venkatraman
Details
Marutha Nattu Veeran1961

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aahaahahaa… Aahaahahaa…Aahaahahaa… Aahaahahaa…
Aahaahaahaa… Aahaahaahaa…Aahaahaahaa… Aahaahaahaa…
Male
Samaadhaanamae thaevai…Peace is what is needed...
Endrum samaadhaanamae thaevaiPeace is always needed.
Andha sanmaargam thazhaithida seivom saevaiLet us serve to make that virtuous path flourish.
Male
Samaadhaanamae thaevai…ee…Peace is what is needed...
Male
Amaidhiyaaga naam vaazhndhidavaeFor us to live in tranquility,
Anbum aramum valarndhidavaeFor love and righteousness to grow,
Male
Amaidhiyaaga naam vaazhndhidavaeFor us to live in tranquility,
Anbum aramum valarndhidavaeFor love and righteousness to grow,
Samarasa paadhai thondridavaeFor a path of harmony to emerge,
Samarasa paadhai thondridavaeFor a path of harmony to emerge,
Saanthiyum inbamum oodhidavaeFor calmness and bliss to radiate,
Saanthiyum inbamum oodhidavaeFor calmness and bliss to radiate,
Male
Samaadhaanamae thaevai…Peace is what is needed...
Andha sanmaargam thazhaithida seivom saevaiLet us serve to make that virtuous path flourish.
Samaadhaanamae thaevai…Peace is what is needed...
Male
Potti poraamaigal illaadhaFree of rivalry and jealousy,
Oru pudhiya samudhaayam uruvaagaFor a new society to be formed,
Male
Potti poraamaigal illaadhaFree of rivalry and jealousy,
Oru pudhiya samudhaayam uruvaagaFor a new society to be formed,
Buthar kaattiya vazhiyil naam poga… aa…Let us walk along the path shown by the Buddha...
Buthar kaattiya vazhiyil naam poga…Let us walk along the path shown by the Buddha...
Avar kanda kanavugal nanavaagaSo that the dreams he envisioned become reality,
Kanda kanavugal nanavaagaSo that the dreams envisioned become reality,
Male
Samaadhaanamae thaevai…Peace is what is needed...
Andha sanmaargam thazhaithida seivom saevaiLet us serve to make that virtuous path flourish.
Samaadhaanamae thaevai…Peace is what is needed...
Male
Katchi baedhangal edharkkaagaWhy these party divisions?
Kalagamum pagaiyum edharkkaaghaWhy conflict and hostility?
Katchi baedhangal edharkkaagaWhy these party divisions?
Palar kalagamum pagaiyum edharkkaaghaWhy should many engage in conflict and hostility?
Ottrumaiyaal naam uyarndhiduvomWe shall rise through unity,
Ottrumaiyaal naam uyarndhiduvomWe shall rise through unity,
Orae katchiyaai irundhiduvom…Let us remain as one united front...
Orae katchiyaai irundhiduvom…Let us remain as one united front...
Male
Samaadhaanamae thaevai…Peace is what is needed...
Andha sanmaargam thazhaithida seivom saevaiLet us serve to make that virtuous path flourish.
Samaadhaanamae thaevai…Peace is what is needed...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Samaadhaanamae Thaevai is a socially conscious and reformist song from the 1961 Tamil film Marutha Nattu Veeran, featuring lyrics written by A. Maruthakasi. The song emphasizes the urgent need for peace, righteousness, love, and harmony in human society. It urges people to abandon destructive vices like rivalry, jealousy, and partisan hostility, advocating instead for collective progress through selfless service and unity. Invoking the ideals and teachings of Lord Buddha, the lyricist paints a vision of an equitable and conflict-free world. By addressing political and social divisions directly, the song serves as a timeless call for unity, asserting that social elevation and happiness can only be achieved when people stand together as one.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moanai (Initial Alliteration)

Andha sanmaargam thazhaithida seivom saevai

Repetition of initial consonant and vowel sounds across words like 'Samaadhaanamae', 'Sanmaargam', 'Samarasa', and 'Saanthiyum' to establish rhythmic flow.

Refrain (Pallavi Repetition)

Samaadhaanamae thaevai…

The thematic anchor line 'Samaadhaanamae thaevai' recurs throughout the song to emphasize the central message of peace.

Rhetorical Questioning

Katchi baedhangal edharkkaaga

The poet poses direct questions challenging the utility of political factions and petty rivalries.

Allusion

Buthar kaattiya vazhiyil naam poga…

Direct mention of Lord Buddha to symbolize peace, non-violence, and righteous living.

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Trivia

Marutha Nattu Veeran (1961) starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) in the lead role. MGR's films during this period frequently featured philosophical and reformist songs written by poet A. Maruthakasi to convey strong socio-political messages of peace, anti-factionalism, and public welfare, which strongly complemented MGR's off-screen political persona.

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